Rajnath Singh visits HMAS Kuttabul; co-chairs first India–Australia defence industry business roundtable in Sydney

October 10, 2025 10:33 PM

Rajnath Singh visits HMAS Kuttabul; co-chairs first India–Australia defence industry business roundtable in Sydney

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the historic naval base HMAS Kuttabul in Sydney on Friday as part of his ongoing tour of Australia. Accompanied by Australia’s Assistant Minister of Defence Peter Khalil, Singh was briefed on the state-of-the-art facilities at Sydney Harbour and taken on a guided tour aboard Admiral Hudson. The visit highlighted the growing synergy between India and Australia’s maritime forces and underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation in Maritime Doma...

Rajnath Singh highlights growing India-Australia strategic partnership at Defence Round Table in Sydney

October 10, 2025 11:54 AM

Rajnath Singh highlights growing India-Australia strategic partnership at Defence Round Table in Sydney

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday addressed the maiden India-Australia Defence Industry Business Round Table in Sydney, reaffirming the growing synergy between the two nations across strategic, industrial, and technological domains. Speaking at the event, Singh said, “Under the banner of our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2020, we stand at a pivotal juncture to re-position our defence relations, not merely as partners, but as co-creators of a secure and prosperous ...

Defence and security a collective responsibility, says Rajnath Singh; calls on states to boost defence manufacturing

October 7, 2025 5:01 PM

Defence and security a collective responsibility, says Rajnath Singh; calls on states to boost defence manufacturing

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasised that defence and security are the collective responsibility of the entire nation, urging states and union territories to become active partners in strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Conference on “Opportunities of Defence Manufacturing in the Country” at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, he said, “Strengthening the defence sector is not just the duty of one institution or governm...

Wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, AI and autonomous systems: Rajnath Singh

October 7, 2025 3:02 PM

Wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, AI and autonomous systems: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the nature of warfare is rapidly evolving, with future conflicts being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), autonomous systems, drones, quantum computing, and directed-energy weapons. He urged innovators and startups to pioneer cutting-edge defence technologies and make India a global leader in innovation. “The battlefield has changed. The wars of tomorrow will be fought with algorithms, autonomous systems and artificial intelligence. Dro...

India warns Pakistan on Sir Creek

October 5, 2025 9:10 AM

India warns Pakistan on Sir Creek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh issues a terse warning to Islamabad: Provoke New Delhi at your own peril! On 2nd October when India celebrated the festival of Dussehra, the country's defence minister visited the front lines. Minister Rajnath Singh spent time at the Bhuj Military Station in the western state of Gujarat, bordering Pakistan. He addressed troops guarding the Rann of Kutch, a salt marsh in the Thar Desert, in the Kutch District of the state. At more than 7,500 square kilometres, it i...

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

October 3, 2025 7:38 PM

India targets terror, not civilians; defence exports surge to Rs 24,000 crore: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that India’s military actions, including the 2016 Surgical Strikes, the 2019 Balakot Air Strikes, and Operation Sindoor in 2025, stand as proof of the nation’s firm resolve to safeguard its citizens and sovereignty. Speaking at an event organised by the Jain International Trade Community (JITO) in Hyderabad, Singh said, “When we responded to the Pahalgam terror attack, we did not ask the dharma of the terrorists. We targeted terror, not civilia...

Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Puja in Bhuj, warns Pakistan against misadventures in Sir Creek

October 2, 2025 2:34 PM

Rajnath Singh performs Shastra Puja in Bhuj, warns Pakistan against misadventures in Sir Creek

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday performed the traditional Shastra Puja at Bhuj Military Station in Gujarat on the occasion of Vijayadashami, underscoring India’s unwavering resolve to protect its sovereignty. Addressing the armed forces, he lauded the success of Operation Sindoor, which exposed vulnerabilities in Pakistan’s air defence system and demonstrated India’s decisive military capabilities. Singh issued a stern warning to Pakistan, stating that any misadventure in the S...

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

October 1, 2025 10:41 PM

Rajnath Singh urges soldiers to embrace technology and stay battle-ready

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday joined Armed Forces personnel for the traditional Barakhana in Bhuj, Gujarat, marking the eve of Vijayadashami with soldiers. Addressing the gathering, he called on the Armed Forces to embrace emerging technologies, prioritise training, and remain prepared for every challenge in an era of rapidly evolving threats. “The nature of technology is changing at a pace never seen before. What was considered modern yesterday becomes outdated today,” Singh ...

Rajnath Singh hails Defence Accounts Department as backbone of Armed Forces on 278th Foundation Day

October 1, 2025 3:03 PM

Rajnath Singh hails Defence Accounts Department as backbone of Armed Forces on 278th Foundation Day

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday lauded the Defence Accounts Department (DAD) for its pivotal role in sustaining the operational readiness of the Armed Forces through financial discipline, efficient resource utilisation, and adoption of modern technology. He was speaking at the celebrations of the department’s 278th Foundation Day in New Delhi. Recalling the decisive victory during Operation Sindoor, the Minister said that while the world witnessed the valour of India’s soldiers,...

Rajnath Singh calls for deeper jointness among Armed Forces to meet evolving security challenges

September 30, 2025 3:18 PM

Rajnath Singh calls for deeper jointness among Armed Forces to meet evolving security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday underscored the need for greater jointness and integration among India’s Armed Forces to meet the demands of modern warfare, stressing that collaborative strength across services is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity for national security. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force at Subroto Park, New Delhi, on the theme “Fostering Greater Jointness — Synergy through Shared Learning in the domain of Inspection and Audits, A...